I was talking to Holik about the Minnesota thing, and we both agree. Why would he go to Minny for other than the money. They have never been good, aren't good now, don't play good hockey, he'd be starting from scratch there. Yes the money would be good, but is it good enough to be miserable losing, in front of the home crowd who everyone you ever grew up with coming out of the woodwork to ask for tickets, charity, and whatever else.

Was watching a bit of NHL Network to atone for my sins earlier. They had a brief discussion about Semin. Did you guys know he's a career +83? That's pretty good for a player whose on a team not known for their defense. I'm kind of warming to the idea that if Zach leaves Lou should take a charge at Semin 30 seconds after he hears the news of Zach's departure. He's a RW and we could use a RW.

BTW, it appears that in the past several seasons once one of our elite players hits the bricks that we get caught unawares. do you guys think Lou has reached out to guys like Semin yet just to see what they are asking and if they have any shines to coming to NJ?

Was watching a bit of NHL Network to atone for my sins earlier. They had a brief discussion about Semin. Did you guys know he's a career +83? That's pretty good for a player whose on a team not known for their defense. I'm kind of warming to the idea that if Zach leaves Lou should take a charge at Semin 30 seconds after he hears the news of Zach's departure. He's a RW and we could use a RW.

Of course I want Parise back and would be disappointed if he went elsewhere but the idea of getting Semin as a back up plan for less years and money is appealing. We all know Parise is going to get more than he is worth and there are reasons to worry about how fast he could decline as he ages. Semin could be a lower risk option when its all said and done. I will be disappointed if the Devils walk away with neither player.

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Semin might be willing to sign on for a 3-5 year deal or somewhere in that range. Depends on what he wants (money or security). He signed a couple 1 yr deals with the Caps.

There's the threat of going back to Russia, but something makes me think Semin wants to shut up all his critics and the constant nonsense he's had thrown his way here before doing so.

Can I speculate further and say that the Devils have been in talks with Semin and are ready to pounce if Zach signs somewhere else?

Semin's got his issues, but the total absence of even a twitter rumor about him is a bit puzzling to me.

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Can I speculate further and say that the Devils have been in talks with Semin and are ready to pounce if Zach signs somewhere else?

Semin's got his issues, but the total absence of even a twitter rumor about him is a bit puzzling to me.

Well it's kind of the perfect Plan B storm. I don't need to bring it up again(this is the millionth time), but Kovalchuk wasn't exactly a two-way stalwart until he got to NJ. We've already got the track record of making his game stronger.

I'm at the point where if we have to go with Semin on a long-term deal, whatever. There's a good locker room in place, coaching's solid, Kovy's already assimilated and would likely be the C next year if Zach walks. If there's any team that can take a risk like this it's the Devils I suppose. Plus after the public immasculation he got on TSN he might be hungry to prove people wrong.

Edited by NJDevs4978, 02 July 2012 - 08:38 PM.

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If Parise splits then it's up to Kovalchuk to tell Semin that "This is Team!"

Or maybe they can do their Rocky IV offseason training regimen in the Russian hinterland together.

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